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  • Collection: Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 Archives of the University Libraries (MS2008-020)

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Two photos, one inside the funeral home and another of the exterior.
"Edward C. Tomaszewski Funeral Home in Philadelphia provided a condolence book to be sent to Virginia Tech. Inside the home, there was a memorial for the victims and a sign that…

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"Forever in Peace" poem is copyrighted 2007 to Jill Eisnaugle's Poetry Collection and was received from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

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Quilt made by Erin Roll and Jeanne Roll; donated to the Cook Counseling Center shortly after the events of April 16, 2007.

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A handwritten letter from Martin Eturralde. The letter expresses a positive message of condolences and sympathy to the VT students. Under the message, there is a drawing of a small red rose.

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Letter of condolence from Michael E. Eyster, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, University of Oregon, to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger.

The front of the memorial quilt by the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited
Memorial quilt made by 21 members of the Fairfax Quilters Unlimited consisting of 32 blocks size of quilt 101” x 101". This quilt was previously on display on the 3rd floor of the Squires Student Center.

Special thanks to the 21 members of the…

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Students at Fairview Magnet School form a massive “VT” and ribbon. They even brought a Hokie Bird! Proceeds from the sale of this photo to parents were donated to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund.

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A handwritten letter from Kotone Fey from Sasebo, Japan. The letter is expressing sympathy and sending condolences across the sea.

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A handwritten letter from Kevin. The cover has a drawing of a sun and sky with the names of the 32 victims. The inside has a positive message expressing sympathy to Virginia Tech students.

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One handcrafted prayer flag with decorated squares sewn
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Card from Mia Foreman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcriptions reads "Remember the faces you once saw. / I hope you find a way / to make it through the / tunnel of darkness life / has handed you. Be brave, / courage is your flash light. / Mia…

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A handwritten letter from Guillermo Frallos. On the cover, it has "Virginia Tech" and a heart. On the inside, it has positive message for Virginia Tech.

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Card from Carol Frank of York Regional Dispatch, Ontario, Canada, c. 2007. Transcription reads "A Difficult Job in, Challenging times, Done by Amazing People / Carol Frank YRP Dispatch ONT".

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Card from Bella Freeman of Costa Mesa, CA, c. 2007. Transcription reads "Virginia Tech... / Keep Going Strong! / To whoever is reading this, / I am sorry. You have been / hit with grief and pain. / Your life has been changed in / a way that it should…

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Song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Letter of condolence from Nicolle Freni to Rene in the Office of Recovery and Support regarding the song "Blacksburg, Virginia" written in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Live, unplugged, version of a song written and performed by Nicolle Freni in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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Song written and performed by Eric Friedberg in response to the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech.

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High school students from Galax, VA, honor the VT community by displaying this memorial poster at their 2007 prom, reminding us that it's important to make space for remembrance in moments of joy.

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Letter of condolence from Philadelphia University President James P. Gallagher to Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger, Jr.

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One view of a framed photograph of the 2007 Summer Interns and Faculty of the GE - Transportation and another view of a white vinyl banner
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